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Compartments bane of govt schools
Chandigarh, May 27 At the government school in Sarangpur where 41 students appeared in the examination, only seven passed while 25 got a compartment. In the school in Sector 41, 67 students got a compartment while 19 of them failed. The school has a pass percentage of 25.86 per cent. While GSSS-23 and GMSSS-23 have a pass percentage of 25.53 per cent and 31 of the 47 students have a compartment, in GSSS-27, 27 of the 47 students have a compartment. The school has a pass percentage of 23.33 per cent. In Behlana, 22 of 42 students passed while 20 of them had a compartment. Principals, when contacted, about the poor results, said the main problem they were facing in colonies and villages was that of disinterested students. Among the best performances, GMSSS-16 has a pass percentage of 98.69 per cent and no failures with only two compartments. The government school in Sector 33 had a pass percentage of 97.06 per cent while GMSSS-35 had a pass percentage of 91.95 per cent.
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Presentation on managing stress
Chandigarh, May 27 Professor Mohan while initiating the discussion explained the sources of stress, its physical and mental manifestation and dwelled upon various strategies to cope with these situations. During his presentation, he specifically urged young audience and teachers to recognise the signs and symptoms of stress among students and friends and help the stressed individual. He was of the opinion that communication between friends, teachers and parents was a stress buster. Dr Kohli said stress arouse from the fear of failure and the risk and danger of victimisation. However, according to her, mild stress was also a motivator and helped to enhance performance of a person. “It is generally because of unrealistic expectations on the part of family members that stressful situation is created among the young students,” she said. Ms Madhvi Kataria, Director, Social Welfare Department, Chandigarh, said she was of the view that success and failure were the two sides of the same coin. The presentation was followed by a discussion in which teachers and students from various schools of the city participated.
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KLF militant’s case hearing on May 30
Chandigarh, May 27 Earlier, the defence counsel also moved an application for the discharge of Partap and his wife, Gursharan, in the case. The Judge is also likely to decide the couple’s fate on May 30. Bhullar, who was earlier exempted from personal appearance, is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, New Delhi, following the award of death penalty by the Supreme Court in a case related to the attack on the former Indian Youth Congress(IYC) chief, Mr MS Bitta. Bhullar had alleged here on January 18 that the Delhi police had forced him to own responsibility for the terrorist attack outside the IYC office in New Delhi on September 11,1993. This confession was later used by the police to build a “fabricated” case against him in a TADA court, Bhullar had alleged.
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Man in judicial custody for bigamy
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Bhatti’s son turns director
After a long silence following his skirmish with the VHP, Jaspal Bhatti yesterday stated that he would soon revive the “Nonsense Club.”
The Club had stopped its activities following the filing of an FIR against the club by members of the VHP for reportedly hurting the sentiments of Hindus.
Talking to mediapersons in Mohali, he said: “The intention was not to hurt anyone but evoke laughter and that is what a comedian does.” About the “Jo Bole So Nihaal” controversy, he said: “The whole thing could have been avoided had the producer just changed the name of the film. I have seen the film and though the film did not have any scene that could be considered derogatory to the Sikh religion, there were certain directional flaws which could have avoided the problems. But at the same time I really do not approve of the SGPC asking for a special code for making films in which Sikhs are involved,” he said. He was here to watch his son Jasraj direct his first comedy film. “Jasraj is making a 15-minute film on under-age drivers. It is a serious issue that has been dealt comically.” “This is the first Joke Factory production and once the entire studio here is complete, we would undertake other projects,” Bhatti said. The cast of the film comprises actors from the Department of Indian Theatre of Panjab University and Punjabi University.
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Akademi plans exhibition by city artists
The first general body meeting of the reconstituted Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi was held on its premises, Central State Library, Sector 34, on Friday.
Welcoming members, Prof Aditya Prakash, Chairman, sought their support in achieving the objectives of the Akademi. V.N. Singh, Vice-Chairman and Director, Government Museum and Art Gallery, assured the members that the museum would extend all possible assistance in organising exhibitions, and lectures.
Ravinder Kumar Sharma, secretary of the akademi, gave a detailed layout of activities of the akademi. It was suggested that the involvement of CITCO and other corporate bodies should be sought to assist the akademi in its programmes. It was decided that in June, there would be a show of paintings, sculpture and drawings by city-based artists. Also, there will be a cartoon workshop by Sandeep Joshi of The Tribune group of newspapers.
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She is here to pep up your personality
In an age where packaging makes all the difference, Ms Rita Anand, Managing Director of Srita, is all set to give you that extra edge in personal grooming and communication skills.
Communication skills and etiquette are the bywords in today’s competitive world, she says. The wife of an Army officer posted at Chandimandir, Ms Anand says that her workshop on personality development and communication skills has been a culmination of her own experiences in etiquettes within the Army social life and across different cultures, coupled with her experience as teacher in government school. While emphasising that polished communication skill is the new age success mantra, Ms Anand says her week-long training capsules will involve art of conversation as in introductions at social gatherings, body language, paying and receiving complements, overcoming inhibitions etc. Social etiquette, mainly table manners, will be taught, besides personal grooming lessons. She says she will also teach etiquettes in hosting a party, avoiding meal blunders and how to be a perfect guest. The workshops will begin from May 30 onwards and each training capsule will cost Rs 1200.
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Want to be better parents, turn to CEVA The Centre for Education and Voluntary Action (CEVA) is organising a special workshop to train parents as better instructors at home. Inspired by the fact that not many courses are being offered to train parents as “trainers of children”, the workshop will help them deal with complex needs of their children. Ms Harleen Kohli of CEVA says, “We all have acquired our responses and behaviours from the way our parents brought us up.
But may be in today’s world, to be really able to stand by our children we need a special space wherein we can reflect, debate, articulate and identify our needs as parents. Children spend more time at home than at school. It is thus desirable that parents strike a comfortable relationship with their children and ensure their wholesome growth.” The workshop will help parents learn how the time they have with children can be spent for mutual learning and having fun. The kitchen, the park, a simple walk down the lane can be an exciting adventure, if only the perceptions are fresh. It can be an opportunity to pick up thinking skills and scientific and mathematical aptitudes. In the workshop, CEVA volunteers will introduce parents to the concept of “multiple intelligences”. As they say, “We actually deal with our world and express ourselves in several ways apart from language and mathematical skills. There is the visual spatial intelligence, the kinaesthetic (body), the musical, the inter-personal (people skills) and the intra-personal skills. In fact, emotional maturity should be a very important part of school curriculum.” The workshop will be activity based. It will start at Sri Guru Harkrishan Senior Secondary School, Sector 38-D, Chandigarh, from May 30 and will last till June 4. The timings will be from 5 pm to 8 pm. Registrations are on.
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Rajshri’s serial on Sahara One
Sahara One television and Rajshri Productions on Thursday announced the launch of their serial, “Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki” at a press conference through a 15-city video-conference. In Chandigarh, the conference was held at Reliance Web World in Sector 35.
The family show will go on air from May 30 and will be telecasted from Monday to Thursday at 9:00 pm on Sahara One.
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Chandigarh go down to Rajasthan
Chandigarh, May 27 Rajasthan’s command generally was in the hands of Amit Chanbderpal, Ayub and Toseef who made two home runs each. Satiyender, Balram, Pravin and Moola Ram also strengthened the Rajasthan team. In contrast, last year’s runners-up Punjab suffered a slight setback as they were upset by strong contenders Andhra Pradesh who snatched an exciting 17-15 verdict. K Madhukar and N Aklesh tilted the scales in favour of Andhra Pradesh by contributing three home runs each. M Rambabu, T Dilip and Sai Kumar also contributed their might in AP’s win. Jaskaran and Sahil kept the hopes of Punjab alive. They made three home runs. Other prominent players for Punjab were Vinay, Balraj and Arun (two home runs each). Kerala logged full points at the expense of Madhya Pradesh whom they defeated 7-2 in the third super league matches which began this evening. In yet another super league outing, Maharashtra had a fluent 11-1 victory against lowly rated Jammu and Kashmir. They owed their triumph to Ravi, Pravin and Faizal who scored two home runs each. Results (super league): Boys: Maharashtra (Ravi 2, Pravin 2, Faizal 2, Piyush 1, Chirayu 1, Nilesh 1, Anshul 1, Anil 1) bt Jammu and Kashmir (Sandeep 1) by 11-0. Kerala (Tithin 2, Sabari 1, Abhin 1, Martin 1, Anvih, Suhas 1) bt Madhya Pradesh (Ankit, 1, Abhishek 1) by 7-2. Andhra Pradesh (K Madhukar 3, N Akhlesh 3, Taskarama Rao 2, M Rambabu 2, T Dilip 2, Sai Kumar 2, V Reddy 1, Vardppa 1, Vikram 1) bt Punjab (Jaskaran 3, Sahil 3, Vinay 2, Balraj 2, Arun 2, Charanjeet 1, Mohit 1, Vivek 1) by 17-15. Rajasthan (Amit 2, Chanderpal 2, Ayub 2, Toseef 2, Satiyender 1, Balram 1, Pravin 1, Moota Ram 1) bt Chandigarh (Varinder 1) by 12-1. |
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Karanveer stars in Chandigarh’s win
Mohali, May 27 Resuming their innings at 35 for 4, Minor Districts could not face the precise bowling of legspinner Karanveer who took 3 wickets for 22 and Sandeep Bhattacharya bagged 4 for 28. Minor Districts were all out for 113 in 57 overs in the first innings and the team were given a follow on. In the second innings Minor Districts could make 120 in 43.2 overs. The deadly bowling of legspinner Karanveer again proved to be fatal and they lost 5 wickets for 51and Bhattacharya took 3 for 38. Chandigarh District won on outright basis. Brief score: Chandigarh District (1st innings -314) in 73.5 overs Minor District (1st innings) 113 all out in 57 overs Rahul Kumar-26, Rajbir-19, Pardeep Kumar16 Sandeep Bhatacharya 4 for 28, Karanveer 3 for 22. Minor District (2nd innings) 120 all out in 43.2 overs Rahul Kumar 26, Karan Kumar 25, Pardeep Kumar 25 Karanveer 5 for 51, Sandeep Bhattacharya 3 for 38. |
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New swimming pool at DPS
Chandigarh, May 27 She said they wanted to give their children the best of sports facilities under one roof. She said in this two-week sports camp, children of DPS took part in eight disciplines such as basketball, volleyball, lawn tennis, table tennis, aerobics, yoga, karate and swimming besides dance, photography and other cultural items. She said they had taken the services of coaches for each discipline. Ms Tanwar announced that from June 15 to 17, nearly 300 children from various schools under the DPS Society would converge on Chandigarh to take part in Inter DPS Swimming Meet to be held in the new swimming pool. She said at DPS they believed in moulding overall personality of a child. |
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